About Durn Time

Hey Guys,

It's about durn time I did an update to our blog... I have been consumed with a number of items since I last posted.... Cain, Colton, and Micah all won their divisions at both the MS and the LA Judo State Championships.... Several of our other students did medal as well but I do not remember who placed where. Micah will be going to compete at the Judo JR olympics in TX in a few weeks.

I have finally been released to do full activities so I am trying to get back in fighting shape without doing anything too stupid. Timing, cardio, and upper body strength are all areas that need improvement. I was able to train with the Seo family in San Franciso in March. Grandmaster Seo is amazing at his age, well actually at any age. Master Scott is just as talented and hardworking as I had been told and of course Master Steve is continually improving all of his skills.

I also trained with Grandmaster Carlos Machado a few weeks ago... He continues to refine and improve our curriculum. I'm looking forward to the next affiliate seminar with him. I always learn a ton and leave simulaneously exhausted and motivated.

Speaking of curriculum, the final version of our Hapkido curriculum is almost finished starting at white belt and going through 6th degree blackbelt. Master Steve Seo is correcting our terminology and making suggestions on the techniques themselves. We will have the handbook out soon. There will be a ton of stuff that is taught but not a rank requirement but this will give you an additional tool to use in your journey in Hapkido.

We are working on the BJJ curriculum as well but it will probably be fall before we have settled on what we are doing with our BJJ curriculum. I will keep you posted as we progress with it.

Thanks guys and stay safe

Master Chris Holmes